NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Awards & Playoff Races
The Hart Trophy race espn.com has tightened with Macklin Celebrini challenging for MVP, while the Norris Trophy defenseman vote is a dead heat. The playoff picture espn.com remains fluid as the Columbus Blue Jackets, bolstered by Conor Garland, stay in contention. In the Central Division, a three-way battle espn.com looms after the Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, and Minnesota Wild all made deadline additions. The Pacific Division title chase comes down to espn.com a key matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights. A full postseason reset is analyzed espn.com following the trade deadline.
Trade Deadline Acquisitions
The Colorado Avalanche re-acquired Nazem Kadri espn.com from the Calgary Flames, bringing back a key piece from their 2022 Stanley Cup team. The New York Islanders landed Blues captain Brayden Schenn espn.com in a deal that sent Jonathan Drouin and assets to St. Louis. The Detroit Red Wings acquired Justin Faulk espn.com from the rebuilding Blues for defensive depth. The Seattle Kraken signed captain Jordan Eberle espn.com to a two-year extension, locking in their leader. The Tampa Bay Lightning re-acquired Corey Perry espn.com from the Los Angeles Kings for another playoff run. The Florida Panthers will negotiate with Sergei Bobrovsky espn.com after failing to trade the veteran goalie. The Toronto Maple Leafs moved Bobby McMann espn.com to the Seattle Kraken and Scott Laughton to the Los Angeles Kings.
Injury & Discipline
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog espn.com is week-to-week with a lower-body injury, a significant blow for the defending Cup champs. Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin was suspended five games espn.com for slashing Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin.
Notable Performances & Tributes
Jack Hughes scored his first NHL hat trick espn.com since the Four Nations tournament, leading the New Jersey Devils past the rival New York Rangers. The Los Angeles Kings paid a unique tribute espn.com to Artemi Panarin, who briefly wore the mascot's No. 72 jersey when his preferred No. 10 was unavailable. The hockey world mourned Troy Murray espn.com, the former Blackhawks player and longtime broadcaster who died at age.